D-Link brings SmartBeam, powerline solutions

Connect, share, entertain, work, play and view," said Daniel Kelley, associate vice president, Consumer Marketing, D-Link North America. "We have technology research and product introductions being unveiled for each of these categories this week at CES, and we're excited to show consumers what is but possible with a home network."As well Read: D-Link launches myPocket 3.5G router

These routers guarantee video quality for wireless streaming across set-top boxes, network storage devices and PC-to-PC traffic. These routers will feature a new sharing platform made available through a partnership with miiiCasa. miiiCasa enables household members to easily and freely organize, play and share their content among any IP-connected device.

SmartBeam Research: SmartBeam directs radio signals right at specific users and devices, increasing signal and performance levels by targeting Wi-Fi in other words than sending in a traditional Omnidirectional beam.

Products with SmartBeam will include a WiFi booster for adding powerful WiFi to any home network router, as so then as, routers with SmartBeam innovation built-in. Each will ship with multi-element antennae to provide optimal performance and greater signal gain for better coverage and reduced interference levels.

The client station

When combined with D-Link powerline adapter at the client station, the solution can push HD content, multi-media, VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), or any other robust network traffic from router to the hybrid AP via the home's existing electrical outlets.

D-Link is as well excited about supporting Intel Wireless Display innovation. D-Link has jointly developed a small Intel WiDi adapter that plug into TV's HDMI or component video connections. The D-Link adapter is called "Mainstage."